Marik Tucker, a cancer patient who had to have his right leg amputated last August to stop the cancer from spreading, and his new pet. Earlier this month, Marik and his parents adopted dog, Zero, from the Oxford animal shelter. Zero had been neglected and abused. Since the adoption Marik, who lives in Ledyard, and Zero have become the best of friends.
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Marik Tucker, a cancer patient who had to have his right leg...

Marik Tucker, a cancer patient who had to have his right leg amputated last August to stop the cancer from spreading, and his new pet. Earlier this month, Marik and his parents adopted dog, Zero, from the Oxford animal shelter. Zero had been neglected and abused. Since the adoption Marik, who lives in Ledyard, and Zero have become the best of friends.
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Marik Tucker, a cancer patient who had to have his right leg...

Marik Tucker, a cancer patient who had to have his right leg amputated last August to stop the cancer from spreading, and his new pet. Earlier this month, Marik and his parents adopted dog, Zero, from the Oxford animal shelter. Zero had been neglected and abused. Since the adoption Marik, who lives in Ledyard, and Zero have become the best of friends.
Photo: Contributed Photo

Marik Tucker, a cancer patient who had to have his right leg...

Marik Tucker, a cancer patient who had to have his right leg amputated last August to stop the cancer from spreading, and his new pet. Earlier this month, Marik and his parents adopted dog, Zero, from the Oxford animal shelter. Zero had been neglected and abused. Since the adoption Marik, who lives in Ledyard, and Zero have become the best of friends.
Photo: Contributed Photo

Marik Tucker, a cancer patient who had to have his right leg...

Marik Tucker, a cancer patient who had to have his right leg amputated last August to stop the cancer from spreading, and his new pet. Earlier this month, Marik and his parents adopted dog, Zero, from the Oxford animal shelter. Zero had been neglected and abused. Since the adoption Marik, who lives in Ledyard, and Zero have become the best of friends.
Photo: Contributed Photo